Financial Aid Director - Higher Ed. jobs in Los Angeles, CA

Financial Aid Director - Higher Ed. manages and administers all aspects of student financial aid program. Oversees the critical flow of all grant, loan, and scholarship dollars to proper entities as required. Being a Financial Aid Director - Higher Ed. instructs students and parents on the application for loans or scholarships. Has knowledge of available private, state, and federal financial aid programs. Additionally, Financial Aid Director - Higher Ed. requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a senior institutional officer. The Financial Aid Director - Higher Ed. typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. To be a Financial Aid Director - Higher Ed. typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Financial Aid Director
  • University of Antelope Valley
  • Lancaster, CA FULL_TIME
  • GENERAL FUNCTION

    The Director of Financial Aid serves as chief administrator for the offices of Financial Aid and administers a student financial aid program consisting of federal and state funds. The Director of Financial Aid supervises the receipt, evaluation, and approval of requests for all programs, establishes procedures for and keeps records on transactions with students, ensures effective and efficient use of automated financial aid management systems, prepares or supervises the preparation of all required and ad hoc reports related to the operation of the FA office and ensures that the University's use of funds is in compliance with applicable state and federal regulations. The Director of Financial Aid is a key member of the Enrollment Management team, which includes the Director of Admissions.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

    Experience: Five or more years of experience in all aspects of college student financial aid administration are required. Experience as Director, Associate, or Assistant Director of a program of similar complexity and scope is required. Experience with a highly automated financial aid management system is required. Skills: A thorough knowledge of federal regulations as they pertain to the programs administered by the FA office is required. Knowledge and understanding or the ability to learn applicable state regulations and regulations regarding administering federal financial aid. The ability to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally, with students. parents, auditors, high school counselors. employees. college administrators, and other constituents of the financial aid office is required. Personnel management skills, including interviewing, hiring, training. coaching, evaluating, and other skills necessary to manage a staff is required. The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds is required. Leadership qualities: Integrity: Employee should demonstrate integrity. Integrity is the most valuable and respected quality of leadership, always keep your word. Adaptability: Effective leaders demonstrate the ability to be adaptable, display a range of leadership styles depending on what the situation calls for. The simple truth is that not all employees are motivated by the same factors, and there is no "one-size-fits-all" approach that will work in every situation. Vision for the Future: Focus on the future and demonstrating a clear plan for how to continuously improve efficiency and productivity. Accountability: Take accountability when things go wrong and give credit to others when things go right. Communication Skills: Communicate with employees that is easy to understand and motivating. Effective leaders need to be able to listen intently and communicate clearly.  

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES

    1. Ensures that the University has exception-free audits and program reviews by remaining current on all federal and state laws and regulations that pertain to the programs administered by the FA office, implementing and/or modifying office procedures to comply with those laws and regulations, making certain that all required reports are prepared accurately and in a timely manner, and serving as a liaison to the financial aid audit team.
    2. Ensures that the automated financial aid information system (third party servicer) and student management systems (CampusVue) are used efficiently and effectively and serves as liaison between office personnel and other offices within the University.
    3. Contributes to the accomplishment of the enrollment management objectives of the University by recommending data-driven financial aid strategies within the framework of federal and state regulations that are consistent with those objectives and by administering financial aid, scholarship, and student employment programs that support student recruitment and retention.
    4. Contributes to student satisfaction through delivery of quality customer service in all aspects of the administration of financial aid services.
    5. Develops a competent, productive and effective departmental staff by hiring, and supervising employees both directly and through delegation.
    6. Maintains open and effective communication among all supervised areas through the use of staff meetings, ad hoc meetings, e-mail, and one-on-one meetings with employees.
    7. Ensures that students are informed about their eligibility for financial aid by directing a system for collecting and evaluating applications, and for the timely and effective awarding of all types of financial aid.
    8. Ensures that students and parents are well informed about the availability of financial aid by directing a program of information which includes written materials, personal interviews, and
    9. Ensures that the Financial Aid Office runs efficiently and that the University maximizes students by delegating authority to manage this FA office.
    10. Ensures compliance with federal and state aid regulations by coordinating administration of financial aid programs.
    11. Ensures that the University community has an understanding of and appreciation for the work accomplished by Financial Aid by representing these offices on various university committees and by reporting accomplishments to a wide constituency.
    12. Contributes to the development of good financial aid policy at the state and federal level by taking advantage of opportunities for input provided by the U.S. Department of Education and various professional associations.
    13. Facilitates a work environment that motivates and empowers and encourages knowledge ot: respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds.
    14. Remains competent and current through self-directed professional reading, developing professional contacts with colleagues, attending professional development courses, and attending training and/or courses as needed.
    15. Perform other duties as assigned.
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Financial Aid Manager
  • Los Angeles Community College District
  • Woodland, CA FULL_TIME
  • The Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) invites applications for the position of Financial Aid Manager. A Financial Aid Manager develops, implements, and manages the student financial aid p...
  • 20 Days Ago

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Financial Aid Technician
  • Los Angeles Community College District
  • Sylmar, CA FULL_TIME
  • The Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) invites applications for the position of Financial Aid Technician. A Financial Aid Technician oversees and participates in one or more of the functio...
  • 22 Days Ago

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Financial Aid Leader
  • Paul Mitchell Schools
  • Los Angeles, CA FULL_TIME
  • Paul Mitchell The School Sherman Oaks is seeking a qualified Financial Aid Leader to join our family! With over one hundred schools nation-wide, Paul Mitchell Schools is growing faster than ever. Our ...
  • 23 Days Ago

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Financial Aid Officer
  • University of Antelope Valley
  • Lancaster, CA FULL_TIME
  • Position: Financial Aid Officer Department: Financial Aid Reports to: Director of Financial Aid POSITION SUMMARY The Financial Aid Officer position delivers a full range of financial aid services and ...
  • 2 Days Ago

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Financial Aid Representative
  • The California State University
  • Northridge, CA FULL_TIME
  • CSUN strives to be a destination workplace, where everyone understands that they belong to a community that is vital in advancing student success and providing exemplary service to all stakeholders. W...
  • 2 Days Ago

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Associate Director of Financial Aid
  • Southern California Institute of Technology
  • Anaheim, CA
  • Description The Associate Director of Financial Aid is responsible for leading and overseeing the operation of the Finan...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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11-231 - Case Manager - SC/ The Way In - Access Center
  • Salvation Army
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Mission Statement The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian churc...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Grants Manager
  • Stronger Consulting
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Grants Manager Reports to: Senior Director of Development Classification: Full-time, Exempt, Salaried Start Date: ASAP L...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Case Manager (Pathway To Home)
  • Special Service for Groups, Inc- HOPICS
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • SPECIAL SERVICE FOR GROUPS, INC JOB ANNOUCEMENT Title: Case Manager Division: HOPICS/Pathway to Home FLSA: Non-Exempt, F...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Lead Imaging and Data Processing Coordinator
  • California State University
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Lead Imaging and Data Processing Coordinator Job no: 536432 Work type: Staff Location: Los Angeles Categories: Unit 9 - ...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Executive Assistant
  • The Broad museum
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • ABOUT THE BROAD The Broad is an internationally renowned contemporary art museum founded by philanthropists Eli and Edyt...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Bilingual Bringing Families Home Housing Navigator
  • Special Service for Groups, Inc- HOPICS
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Special for Service Groups Inc Job Announcement Title: Bilingual Bringing Families Home Housing Navigator Division: HOPI...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Grants Manager
  • Green Dot Public Schools California
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Grants Manager Reports to: Senior Director of Development Classification: Full-time, Exempt, Salaried Start Date: ASAP L...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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